The Cheetah Olympics

By Mike Moffitt

on August 7, 2012 10:39 AM

Photo: Bruce Lipsky/Associated Press

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Baby cheetahs named after fastest Americans: When we last checked with the National Zoo in Washington's new cheetah twins in May (above), they were still being bottle-fed. Now they're bigger, stronger and ... ready to compete in the Cheetah Olympics! In fact, they were just named Carmelita and Justin after the United States' top Olympic sprinters, Carmelita Jeter and Justin Gatlin. Let see how they are doing at the Games. less

Baby cheetahs named after fastest Americans: When we last checked with the National Zoo in Washington's new cheetah twins in May (above), they were still being bottle-fed. Now they're bigger, stronger and ... ... more

Photo: Jacquelyn Martin, Associated Press

Baby cheetahs named after fastest Americans: When we last checked... Photo-2981257.47168 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Meanwhile at the pool: Exuding an air of superiority can intimidate other swimmers: Hi - I'm Michael Phelps. And you are ...?

Meanwhile at the pool: Exuding an air of superiority can intimidate other swimmers: Hi - I'm Michael Phelps. And you are ...?

Photo: Jacquelyn Martin, Associated Press

Meanwhile at the pool: Exuding an air of superiority can... Photo-3258036.47168 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Where do they serve this "Flying Squirrel" I keep hearing about? Getting kinda hungry after all this competing.

Where do they serve this "Flying Squirrel" I keep hearing about? Getting kinda hungry after all this competing.

Photo: Jacquelyn Martin, Associated Press

Where do they serve this "Flying Squirrel" I keep... Photo-3273870.47168 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Hey, Usain Bolt! I can run over 60 mph! Justin hopes to grow up just like Hasari here.

Hey, Usain Bolt! I can run over 60 mph! Justin hopes to grow up just like Hasari here.